Clifford said the man, whose name has not been released, had an altercation with two to three suspects who had entered the home. During the confrontation the man, described as being in his 40s, was shot. He died at the scene.

The suspects fled after the shooting.

Clifford said investigators were trying to piece together what led to the gunfire. They are not certain how the suspects got into the house or why they were there. They also are trying to figure out what led to the confrontation. No description of the suspects was available.

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